Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-17

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Student answer (Band 5.5)

the illustration projects how fabric is produced and manufactured from bamboo.

overall, the journey of a bamboo is depicted through out the seasons till it becomes a fabric in a step by step process . Bamboo is planted and then harvested i, it is cut into strips then crushed to liquid pulp then passed through a filter then drenched in a solution spun into yam and finally woven into fabric to make clothes

the major steps in the productions of fabric are : bamboo is planted in spring and the harvest takes place in autumn it goes on to be cut into strips and crushed to make a liquid pulp it is subsequently passed through a filter to separate fibers from liquid .

the fibers are mixed in a solution of water and amino oxide yam is made by spinning the fibers and woven to make fiber that goes into make the clothes

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You identify the main sequence from planting and harvesting through processing to fabric, and correctly include the seasonal details: bamboo is planted in spring and harvested in autumn. The overview also recognises that this is a step-by-step process. However, some details are inaccurate or unclear: the diagram specifies amine oxide, not “amino oxide,” and the final stage shows clothing made from the fabric, rather than fabric simply “to make clothes.” The description of softening the fibres is also vague, and the response does not clearly distinguish the stages of filtering, adding water and amine oxide, spinning yarn, and weaving fabric. Covering these steps more precisely and giving a clearer overview of the process’s beginning and end would strengthen the report.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a basic overall structure, with an opening overview followed by a paragraph describing the stages. The sequence is generally understandable, and words such as “then,” “subsequently,” and “finally” help show progression. However, the stages are compressed into long strings of actions, especially in the overview, so the reader has to work to separate one step from another. The second paragraph repeats much of the same sequence rather than adding a clearly organised set of details. Punctuation and spacing also make the progression less clear. Use shorter, well-punctuated sentences and organise the process into distinct phases, such as growing and harvesting, processing the fibres, and producing the finished items.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant process vocabulary, including “harvested,” “strips,” “liquid pulp,” “filter,” “spinning,” and “woven,” which helps communicate the main stages. There is some variety in how you describe sequence and production. However, several word choices or forms are inaccurate or awkward: “yam” appears where “yarn” is intended, “amino oxide” misnames the chemical, and “drenched in a solution” is not a precise description of softening fibres. Phrases such as “the journey of a bamboo” and “goes into make the clothes” are also unnatural. Choose exact process terms and check spelling carefully; more natural collocations such as “the fibres are softened” and “the fabric is used to make clothing” would improve clarity.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple statements and longer sentences, including a sequence linked with “and then” and a passive construction such as “is planted.” These choices are appropriate for describing a process, but control is inconsistent. The opening sentence lacks capitalisation, and the overview contains faulty construction in “Bamboo is planted and then harvested i, it is cut…” The phrase “the harvest takes place in autumn it goes on…” also joins clauses without suitable punctuation. Other problems include “a bamboo,” “yam is made,” and “woven to make fiber that goes into make the clothes,” where articles, sentence structure, and verb forms are not controlled. Build shorter complete sentences first, then use accurate passive forms consistently, for example, “The strips are crushed to produce pulp.”

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